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02/24/2024

The Streets of New York City are Calling!

Be part of the New York City Marathon!

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02/06/2024

Every Woman's Marathon - official charity partner

261 Fearless is proud to be chosen as a charity partner of the Every Woman's Marathon, designed by women, for women — at the exclusion of no one. Anyone is invited to register and participate in EWM!

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01/24/2024

261 Fearless at the National Running Show in the UK

261 Fearless and the 261 Club UK were at the National Running Show in Birmingham! We spoke to lots of women, spreading the 261 Fearless Mission & Vision, looking for new potential coaches as well as for people willing to support us in a different way.

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01/17/2024

Secret3K x 261 Fearless

There are places where women can't run. We're running for them.

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12/06/2023

Tell Her She Can Run

Join the free online info session! This is your opportunity to become a 261 Coach - an inspiring role model that motivates women in her community to lead active, healthy and empowered lives.

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12/06/2023

261 Fearless X Little Words Project

We know not everyone on your gift list is a runner – that’s why we’ve partnered up with Little Words Project to bring you a gift option for ALL the besties in your life.

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Join the 2024 Boston Marathon

09/05/2023

2024 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America

261 Fearless Inc. is once again a proud partner of the 2024 Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America Official Charity Program.

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08/16/2023

Next Stop: The TCS New York City Marathon

We are thrilled to share that 261 Fearless Team NYC 2023 is now complete!

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04/24/2023

Life is for participating.

Life is for participating. Active and exuberant celebration is a form of participation that contributes to the “magic” of the Boston Marathon.

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04/05/2023

Celebrate with us in Boston!

We've planned loads of fun activities around the Boston Marathon on April 17. It's not only the day when our Charity Team will finish the 26.2 mile race, but also the birthday of 261 Fearless. Join us for a weekend of celebrations!

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02/22/2023

The Streets of New York City are Calling! -- Application Closed --

-- Application closed ---

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09/12/2022

2023 Boston Marathon - application closed

We are proud to announce that we have filled all spots on the 261 Fearless 2023 Boston Marathon Team and have closed the application.

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04/12/2022

Boston Marathon Weekend

Join our events from Boston 16-18!

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03/25/2022

Apply to Run the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon on November 6th as a Charity Runner with 261 Fearless!

Are you passionate about supporting women?Do you want to help empower women through running?Then be a game changer for women around the world and spark a revolution of empowerment by running with the 261 Fearless Team NYC 2022 on Nov 6, 2022.

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03/02/2022

Continuing Partnership: Peloton x 261 Fearless

We, at 261 Fearless, are proud to strengthen and continue our partnership with Peloton, the largest fitness platform in the world.

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Secret 3K Run 261 Fearless

02/10/2022

THE SECRET 3K - RUNNING, WALKING & WORKING TOGETHER FOR EQUALITY 2022

We are grateful to be announced once again as one of the charities supported by the Secret 3K - a virtual event allowing everyone from everywhere in the world to participate. Learn more and join us!

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12/06/2021

Apply to Run the 126th Boston Marathon as a Charity Runner

Are you passionate about supporting women?Do you want to help empower women through running? Then be a game changer for women around the world and spark a revolution of empowerment by running with261 Fearless Team Boston 2022!

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261 Fearless charity runner NYC Marathon Application

06/16/2021

Application open for 261 Fearless charity runners in the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon

Be part of our TCS New York City Charity Team and change women's lives through running and education!

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Hopkinton run - 261 Fearless - team

04/20/2021

Application open for 261 Fearless charity runners in the 2021 Boston Marathon

Be part of our team that is changing women's lives around the world through running and education!

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Proud Partner of Peloton 261 Fearless

03/01/2021

Proud Partner of Peloton

We are proud and grateful to announce our new empowering partnership with Peloton!

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Secret 3K Run 261 Fearless

02/17/2021

THE SECRET 3K - RUNNING, WALKING & WORKING TOGETHER FOR EQUALITY

We are grateful to be announced as one of the charities supported by the Secret 3K - a virtual event allowing everyone from everywhere in the world to participate. Learn more and join us!

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01/15/2021

Application open: 2021 Chicago Marathon 261 Fearless Charity Team

Become part of 261 Fearless Team Chicago 2021 in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon -October 10, 2021-

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261 Fearless Wom-inar Forward Series

09/28/2020

Transform your life with our new 261 Fearless Forward Wom-inar Series

Now more than ever, humankind is paralyzed with fear. Women are facing what they believe to be a frightening, unpredictable future, and many feel trapped or overwhelmed by taking on tasks for which they feel totally unprepared. Our new series of webinars will advise, activate and empower women to move from fear to fearless.

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09/01/2020

Women support Women: Fair Anita partners with 261 Fearless Inc

Fair Anita supports women becoming economically self-sufficient and empowered through producing fair-trade, ethical, eco-friendly and fashionable jewelry. 261 Fearless is proud to announce a partnership with Fair Anita and their mission of women supporting women.

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Marine Corps Marathon Virtual Running 261 Fearless

08/19/2020

Join the 2020 Marine Corps Virtual Events with 261 Fearless!

In-person races may be cancelled, but you can still be a game changer for women around the world! Spark a revolution of empowerment by running the 2020 Marine Corps Virtual Events with us!

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Virtual Run Sweat'n'strech 261 Fearless

07/17/2020

Sweat'n'Stretch - join our virtual workout

The virtual workouts we started during lock-down were a huge success. That's why we're continuing our virtual encounters in a different format. Join the SWEAT'N'STRETCH workout by 261 Fearless.

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Running Clubs are back 261 Fearless

07/01/2020

Our 261 Fearless Clubs are back!

We'd like to share good news with you: While respecting physical distancing and hygiene rules, in many countries and regions our 261 Clubs are able to resume their in-person meet runs. Together, we can enjoy the pleasure of running and lift each other up!

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Support Women 261 Fearless

05/04/2020

How 261 Fearless Inc supports women globally during COVID-19 outbreak

Women around the world are facing and handling the challenging consequences of the Covid 19 crisis. 261 Fearless Inc. is working with passion and commitment to support women globally in responding the challenges.

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Online Webinar - Training - 261 Fearless

04/15/2020

Checklist for your first virtual #261fearLESStogether Meet Run

Joining a virtual #261fearLESStogether Meet Run for the first time can be a daunting prospect, there are so many fears and barriers that might hold you back. We want to reassure you. We understand!

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261 Fearless Virtual Meet Run Announcement

03/23/2020

#261fearLESStogether Virtual Meet Run

Experience the 261 Club meet run atmosphere VIRTUALLY! EVERY THURSDAY we'll bring the international women's running network to your living room.

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261fearless togehter

03/16/2020

Important message from 261 Fearless

We continue to support each other and lift each other up in times of adversity. We are in this together!

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Social Running Community - 261 Fearless

03/11/2020

Application open for 261 Fearless Charity Team in the 2020 MCM

Become part of 261 Fearless Team MCM 2020 in the Marine Corps Marathon, October 25, 2020

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Fans at the marathon - 261 Fearless

02/26/2020

Become part of 261 Fearless Team NYC 2020 in the TCS New York City Marathon November 1, 2020

We are proud to announce that 261 Fearless Inc. has been named a Charity partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon.

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Teamfoto - 261 Fearless running club

02/04/2020

Three new 261 Master Coaches in our team!

Our team of 261 Master Coaches has grown! We welcome Lisa, Heidi and Christina as certified 261 Master Coaches and congratulate them for their achievements. They are now part of our team of seven 261 Master Coaches that facilitate an important pillar of 261 Fearless: education.

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Empowerment Talk - Women - Event

01/30/2020

261 Fearless Empowerment Talk: How to activate our society to wake up for change

Bestseller author and multi talented - journalist, lawyer, female activist, chef and TV presenter: Eva Rossmann - our guest in our 261 Empowerment Talk, Premiere: February 6, Noon EST

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Goal - Running club - 261 Fearless

11/04/2019

Join us at the Humana Rock'n'Roll series in San Antonio!

261 Fearless and Kathrine Switzer welcome you at the Humana Rock'n'Roll Las Vegas and San Antonio expo for an Information Session where we can connect!

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Team from 261 Fearless running club

11/04/2019

Become part of 261 Fearless Charity Team Chicago 2020 in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Oct 11, 2020!

We are PROUD to announce that 261 Fearless Inc. has been named a Charity Partner of the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

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Empowerment Talks 261 Fearless

10/21/2019

The 261 Fearless Empowerment Talks: November 7 with Flavia Bittencourt and Esther Paranha

Join the 261 Fearless education and empowerment program for everyone - the 261 Fearless Empowerment Talks. Be inspired and watch our next talk with Flavia Bittencourt, General Manager of adidas in Brazil and Esther Paranha, a passionate runner and engineer student.

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Team picture - Running club chicago - 261 fearless

10/10/2019

261 Club Metro Chicago hosts a series of events on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend!

Join us for numerous social events on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend Oct 12-13, 2019, and find out what it's like to be part of the 261 Fearless community.

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261 Fearless Marine Corps Marathon – Washington DC Running

10/07/2019

Meet 261 Fearless at the Marine Corps Marathon, 25-27 Oct 2019

The 261 Club DC Metro and 261 Fearless invites you to the Marine Corps Marathon Weekend! Let's celebrate a weekend full of group activities, networking opportunities and running friendships. And let's support our 261 Fearless Charity Team together!

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Yes - Marathon - Women - 261 Fearless

09/17/2019

261 Fearless at the 2019 Berlin Marathon

Join us for a memorable weekend in Berlin! We'll cheer the runners and spread positive energy among the team.

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Boston Marathon - Target site

09/09/2019

261 Fearless is proud partner of the Boston Marathon Official Charity Program in 2020

We are proud to announce that 261 Fearless has been named as partner of the Boston Marathon Official Charity Program and have been provided limited number of invitational entries for the 124th Boston Marathon® to be used exclusively for fundraising purposes.

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Charity Team Chicago 261 Fearless

07/11/2019

Join the Rock'n'Roll Challenge in Chicago with 261 Fearless

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261 Fearless Ocean Adidas Run

05/29/2019

261 Fearless Runs for the Oceans with adidas

261 Fearless cares. We take action to make the world a better place.

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261 Fearless Team picture

04/30/2019

This was the 2019 Boston Marathon

We are pleased and grateful about another successful Boston Marathon experience.

A brief summary


261 Fearless UK Fundraiser Team RUN

03/28/2019

Applications OPEN for the 261 Fearless Club UK Fundraiser Team at the Great North Run 2019

Come and Join 261 Fearless Team GNR 2019 for a truly unique opportunity and the chance to meet Kathrine Switzer in person.

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Boston Marathon 261 Fearless

03/27/2019

Boston Marathon 2019 - a memorable weekend lies ahead

Join us in Boston! A weekend full of fabulous events with the 261 Fearless Charity Team is waiting

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261 Fearless Charity Team Marine Corps Marathon Runner

03/15/2019

BECOME PART of our 261 Fearless Charity Team in the 2019 Marine Corps Marathon, Oct 27

We are excited to announce that 261 Fearless Inc. has been named a Charity Partner with the 2019 Marine Corps Marathon!

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Charity Team NYC Marathon 261 Fearless

02/27/2019

APPLICATION OPEN for the 261 Fearless Charity Team in the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon®

261 Fearless, INC. is honored to once again be an official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon®

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Tell her she can - 261 Fearless

02/12/2019

261 Fearless with Kathrine Switzer @ Toronto Marathon EXPO

We invite YOU to meet Kathrine Switzer and our 261 Fearless Team at the 2019 Toronto Marathon EXPO, May 3 & 4. Learn more about our unique 261 Fearless Education Program - and step up to tell women your community: SHE CAN RUN!

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Running Shoes - hello - 261 Fearless

10/17/2018

Hello Cup partners with 261 Fearless

We are so pleased announcing our partnership with Hello Cup, a New Zealand start-up who provides menstrual cups, a sustainable solution for women to their menstrual periods. A percentage of the sales of the special edition 261 Fearless cups will benefit Fearless to further our mission of empowering women globally through running.

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Boston Marathon 261 Fearless

09/10/2018

261 Fearless official B.A.A. Charity Partner for the 2019 Boston Marathon®

We are proud to announce that 261 Fearless has been named an official Boston Athletic Association Charity Partner for the 2019 Boston Marathon®. We have been provided a limited number of invitational entries for the 123rd Boston Marathon to be used exclusively for fundraising purposes.

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Marathon - Team - 261 Fearless

05/17/2018

Join the 261 Fearless Friends Team at the Humana Rock'n'Roll series in Chicago or San Antonio 2018

We are very proud to announce that 261 Fearless and the Humana Rock'n'Roll series have teamed up again and now present you with a unique 261 Friendship VIP package for the races in Chicago and San Antonio this year.

Be part!


Running club - Big Team foto - 261 Fearless

03/27/2018

JOIN US IN BOSTON! Become part of the 261 FEARLESS Boston Marathon experience!

We are pleased to share our 261 Fearless 2018 Boston Marathon race weekend schedule. We hope you can join us!

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Application NYC Marathon Team 261 Fearless

02/28/2018

APPLICATION OPEN for the 261 Fearless Team in the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon®

261 Fearless, INC. is honored to once again be an official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon®

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Bose partner of Friendship program 261 Fearless

01/22/2018

Bose proud partner of 261 Fearless Friendship program

We are extremely excited to announce that as of January 2018, Bose is a proud sponsor of our 261 Fearless Friendship program.

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261 Fearless at the marathon

11/29/2017

We proudly present: Joann Flaminio - our first global 261 Fearless Advocate

Joann E. Flaminio, the first female President in the history of the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), today was named the first Global 261 Fearless Advocate.

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Marathon - Team - 261 Fearless

11/28/2017

261 Fearless in San Antonio, Dec 1-3

The Humana Rock `n`Roll Marathon in San Antonio is just around the corner... and our 261 Fearless Team is pleased to meeting you at the EXPO or in one of the races.

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Team foto - 261 Fearless women

11/16/2017

NEW: The 261 Friendship program

Are you or any of your friends looking for a way to get involved with 261 Fearless, but there is no local club available in your area (yet)? Then we would like to draw your attention to our 261 Friendship program!

Join the 261 Friendship Program!


261 Fearless NYC Marathon Running Team

10/18/2017

261 Community Gathering @ TCS New York City Marathon, Nov 3, 2:30pm

The NYC Marathon is just around the corner - and a wonderful opportunity for our 261 community to connect. On Friday, Nov 3, we invite YOU to our 261 Gathering! Meet our 261 Charity Team, Kathrine and 261 runners from all over the world!

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261 Fearless Boston Marathon Team

10/09/2017

Application OPEN: Join our Team 261 Fearless at the 2018 Boston Marathon®

„Life is for participating, not for spectating!“ Kathrine SwitzerWe are pleased to announce that the Boston Athletic Association has again granted 261 Fearless invitational bibs exclusively for fundraising purposes for the 122nd Boston Marathon®.

APPLY NOW!


Event - 261 Fearless running club

09/27/2017

Run with 261 & Kathrine Switzer in Hopkinton, Sunday, October 15

“Passing the torch" to the next generation of Women runners and take the opportunity to run with Kathrine Switzer in Hopkinton

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Community 261 Fearless running club

09/15/2017

261 Community & Kathrine Switzer meeting in Berlin

Join our 261 community gathering from Thursday, Sept 21 till Sunday Sept 24 at the BMW Berlin Marathon weekend

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Run Training - 261 Fearless

08/29/2017

Marathon Legend Kathrine Switzer to Run 2017 TCS New York City Marathon

NYC and Boston Marathon Women’s Running Pioneer WillRun with 13 Members of her 261 Fearless Organization

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261 Fearless Charity San Antonio Marathon

06/05/2017

261 Fearless named official charity of Humana Rock ‘n' Roll San Antonio Marathon

We are very honored and proud to become an official charity of Humana Rock ‘n' Roll San Antonio Marathon. Join our 261 Running Team and support us bringing local 261 Clubs to San Antonio and Texas!

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Teamfoto - TCS New York City Marathon

05/04/2017

261 Fearless and Kathrine Switzer will participate in the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon®

261 Fearless, Inc. is honored to have received a limited number of Charity Bibs from New York Road Runners for the TCS New York City Marathon.

Be part!


Running Event - Goal - Women

04/18/2017

We did it - but this is just the beginning

Kathrine and more then 100 261 Fearless Boston Marathon Team runners finished successfully the 121st Boston Marathon® and pave the way for the 261 Fearless Inc. Non-Profit Organization to be able to spread our message globally.

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261 Fearless Logo - Anniversery

04/06/2017

Run with Kathrine & the 261 Fearless Team

Join the celebration in Boston and run with bib 261 - wherever you are on April 17!

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Katherine Switzer History 261 Fearless

04/02/2017

Celebrate with us in Boston and beyond

Schedule for the Boston Marathon® Weekend 201750th anniversary of the incident that changed our lives

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Kathrine Switzer - portrait - 261 Fearless

03/13/2017

Bose Supports 261 Fearless and Kathrine Switzer

We are excited to announce that Bose will support Kathrine and our 261 Fearless Boston Marathon Team members who are fundraising for 261 Fearless for a place on the starting line of the Boston Marathon® on April 17th.

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TCS New York City Marathon

03/03/2017

Join us in New York City!

We are an Official Charity Partner of the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Sunday, November 5, 2017

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Running Club - Team Bloomington - 261 Fearless

03/01/2017

Three new 261 Club launches in March!

Spring is in the air! The daffodils and crocuses are appearing and the first new-born lambs are skipping across the fields. In the United States it’s also a time for new beginnings and we’re excited to have three new clubs launching this month.

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Logo 261 Fearless Partner Event

02/12/2017

261 Fearless announces TWO new exciting race partnerships

Two running events have recently been named as official 261 Fearless Partner Events; the Women’s Right to Run in the USA and the Women Can Marathon in the UK.

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3,2,1 Start - Run - women - 261 Fearless

02/06/2017

Kathrine Switzer Announces Team 261 Fearless Who Will Start 2017 Boston Marathon® With Her

Kathrine will be joined by over 100 other runners representing 10 countries. Together this global team represents 261 Fearless.

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Kathrine Switzer - 261 Fearless

09/30/2016

Why I am Running the 2017 Boston Marathon - By Kathrine Switzer

I am running for...

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Boston Association - Kathrine Switzer

09/19/2016

50 years later—261 Fearless and Kathrine Switzer will participate in the 2017 Boston Marathon®

Join us for the experience of a lifetime!

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Training - gymnastic - 261 Fearless

09/18/2016

261 Train the Trainer Courses

Bring the 261 Fearless Club model to your town! Become a Certified 261 Fearless Leader and Coach.

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Running Club - Team - 261 Fearless

08/28/2016

261 Club News

The epicentre of our 261 Fearless movement is our global network of running clubs. When we say global, we really mean it!

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